In Game of Thrones’ finale, Tyrion made the unexpected case for King Bran Stark. 1 / 8
His argument rested on “breaking the wheel," and choosing a selfless ruler. 2 / 8
While it makes sense, sci-fi fans might recognize the dangers in putting artificial intelligence in charge. 3 / 8
After all, Bran’s unfeeling nature, animal hivemind and wealth of data makes him a supercomputer. 4 / 8
His transformation into the Three-Eyed Raven is analogous with typical man vs. machine stories. 5 / 8
Most of those stories lead to a dystopian future. Could King Bran’s reign spell disaster? 6 / 8
In choosing an inhuman leader, has Westeros symbolically given up its faith in humanity? 7 / 8
It certainly puts the “bitter” in the “bittersweet” finale we were promised. 8 / 8